R J GRUNTS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CUPS PRESET ON THE TABLES WITH THE OPEN SIDE FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TABLEWARE INVERTED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN PRESET ON THE TABLE

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION BUILDING UP ON THE DARK PIPE ABOVE THE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE SLICER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT UTENSILS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION THROUGH THE USE OF INSULATION,GUTTERS,OR OTHER MEANS

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTS ON THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF NEAR THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT COOK LINE AND UNDER THE UPSTAIRS COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THE RUG NEAR THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRAYISH RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR THE SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DARK BROWNISH STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND AND BELOW THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING THAT DRAINS INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN TO THE LEFT OF THE BASEMENT STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE BASEMENT ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE BASEMENT ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.